Indian Village Directory

Santipur Village

Santipur is an inhabited village in Jaynagar - I Block of South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 334923, the Census 2011 record lists 1,430 people in 350 households and the reported area is 48.11 hectares. The local references include Jaynagar - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Joynagar at about 18 km.

In short:

Santipur is a village in Jaynagar - I Block, South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 334923 and 1,430 people in 350 households.

Village Code334923
Population1,430
Households350
Area48.11 hectares
Nearest TownJoynagar

Detailed village profile

Santipur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,430 people, 48.11 hectares of reported area and Joynagar as the nearest town reference for Santipur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
Block Jaynagar - I
CD Block Jaynagar - I
  • Santipur falls under Jaynagar - I Block in South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 334923.
  • The record lists 1,430 people living in 350 households.
  • The reported village area is 48.11 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Joynagar.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Santipur
Census Village Code
334923
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
South Twenty Four Parganas
District Census Code
343
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jaynagar - I
Sub-district Census Code
02431
CD Block
Jaynagar - I
Households
350
Population
1,430
Male Population
720
Female Population
710
Sex Ratio
986.11
Area
48.11 hectares
Area
0.48 sq km
Nearest Town
Joynagar
Nearest Town Distance
18 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
743391
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 2,972.36 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.09 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 4.55% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 62.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Santipur in the official administrative record. Census village code 334923 and Jaynagar - I CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
343
Sub-district Census Code
02431
Village Census Code
334923
CD Block Code
0278
CD Block Name
Jaynagar - I

Location and Distance

Joynagar is the nearest town listed for Santipur, about 18 km away. Alipore is listed as the district headquarters at about 31.2 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Baru
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8.5 km
District Headquarter
Alipore
Distance from District Headquarter
31.2 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Joynagar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town
Joynagar
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
48.11 hectares
Area
0.48 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,430 people in 350 households, with 720 male residents and 710 female residents. The average household size is 4.09, and SC share is 4.55% and ST share is 0% for Santipur. Population density works out to about 2,972.36 people per sq km.

Total Households
350
Total Population
1,430
Male Population
720
Female Population
710
Sex Ratio
986.11
Average Household Size
4.09
SC Population
65
SC Male Population
32
SC Female Population
33
SC Population Share
4.55
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Santipur list 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Santipur include hand pump water and treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Santipur include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
State Highway
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Santipur include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Santipur is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 12 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Santipur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetables and Fried Rice, net sown area is 16.11 hectares and irrigated land is 10 hectares (62.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Fried Rice
Agricultural Commodities Second
Vegetables
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
32.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
16.11
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
6.11 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
10.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
10 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Santipur village located?

Santipur is in Jaynagar - I Block of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Santipur village in?

Santipur village is in South Twenty Four Parganas district.

Which state is Santipur village in?

Santipur village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Santipur under?

Santipur comes under Jaynagar - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Santipur?

The Census village code of Santipur is 334923.

What is the population of Santipur village?

The village record lists 1,430 people and 350 households for Santipur.

How many households are in Santipur village?

The village record lists 350 households for Santipur.

What is the male and female population of Santipur?

The record lists 720 male residents and 710 female residents for Santipur.

What is the sex ratio of Santipur village?

The sex ratio of Santipur is 986.11 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Santipur village?

The reported geographical area of Santipur is 48.11 hectares.

What is the population density of Santipur village?

The approximate population density of Santipur is 2,972.36 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Santipur?

The nearest town listed for Santipur is Joynagar, about 18 km away.

How far is Santipur from the district headquarters?

Santipur is about 31.2 km from Alipore, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Santipur from the sub-district headquarters?

Santipur is about 8.5 km from Baru, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Santipur?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Santipur.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Santipur?

For Santipur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetables and Fried Rice, net sown area is 16.11 hectares and irrigated land is 10 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Santipur.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Santipur.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.